Keys to Building a Dynasty

FinSaint · 01-20-2021, 02:27 AM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

Michael Thomas being hurt is a great excuse for Michael Thomas not showing up in this game. But it does not change the fact that generally dedicating franchise player level money to a WR is not a formula for championship success in this league. I also have a concern that having a dominant #1 WR stunts the development of a young QB as instead of learning to go through their progressions they take the easy route of letting their star WR carry them and can look like a pretty good top 10 QB and get their big contract and settle in but never reach the next level. I think its better for a young QB to have an ensemble cast of skilled receivers with different tools but no dominant beast #1.

I would not write off the entire New England system for 20 years because it didn't work with a new QB who was too old and got covid in a year with an abridged training camp. The Patriots went 11-5 with Matt Cassell. We have seen what teams like the Lions, Falcons, Texans, etc do with much more able QBs than 2020 Cam Newton or Matt Cassell. The Saints do need to find a better QB than 2020 Newton or Cassell, but even with just an above average QB you can win championships with the right system and avoiding the mistakes many teams make.

You are going against the grain with that opinion of having a dominant receiver being less desirable for the development of a young QB than a bunch of ok guys.

Most "experts" state that a star receiver will help with the development of a young QB, because they can build their confidence through that connection. Losing your confidence is probably one of the biggest reasons why some young QBs never make it and become "busts."

Personally, I feel a lot more confident in bringing in a young QB into the system being a success with Kamara and Thomas than bringing him into a one without them.

Naturally, a good O-line is the biggest friend of a QB - young or old.

And when it comes to New England - one has to take into consideration that the other teams in that division have been dumpster fires until very recently, and that NE has been very sound defensively in most years during this run of theirs. All of these things take pressure of the offense too, since they probably have been able to play with the lead more often than not.

01-20-2021, 02:27 AM	#24
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: Keys to Building a Dynasty Originally Posted by BakoSaint Michael Thomas being hurt is a great excuse for Michael Thomas not showing up in this game. But it does not change the fact that generally dedicating franchise player level money to a WR is not a formula for championship success in this league. I also have a concern that having a dominant #1 WR stunts the development of a young QB as instead of learning to go through their progressions they take the easy route of letting their star WR carry them and can look like a pretty good top 10 QB and get their big contract and settle in but never reach the next level. I think its better for a young QB to have an ensemble cast of skilled receivers with different tools but no dominant beast #1. I would not write off the entire New England system for 20 years because it didn't work with a new QB who was too old and got covid in a year with an abridged training camp. The Patriots went 11-5 with Matt Cassell. We have seen what teams like the Lions, Falcons, Texans, etc do with much more able QBs than 2020 Cam Newton or Matt Cassell. The Saints do need to find a better QB than 2020 Newton or Cassell, but even with just an above average QB you can win championships with the right system and avoiding the mistakes many teams make. You are going against the grain with that opinion of having a dominant receiver being less desirable for the development of a young QB than a bunch of ok guys. Most "experts" state that a star receiver will help with the development of a young QB, because they can build their confidence through that connection. Losing your confidence is probably one of the biggest reasons why some young QBs never make it and become "busts." Personally, I feel a lot more confident in bringing in a young QB into the system being a success with Kamara and Thomas than bringing him into a one without them. Naturally, a good O-line is the biggest friend of a QB - young or old. And when it comes to New England - one has to take into consideration that the other teams in that division have been dumpster fires until very recently, and that NE has been very sound defensively in most years during this run of theirs. All of these things take pressure of the offense too, since they probably have been able to play with the lead more often than not. Rugby Saint II, K Major and rezburna like this.
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